Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is currently charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Trump State Department aide charged in assault at Capitol
It’s the first known case to be brought against an appointee of the former president in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Mills relaxes quarantine rules for visitors, eases business restrictions heading into tourism season
The changes are aimed at drawing summer tourists to Maine as the federal government steps up the supplies of COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide.
Posted inNation & World, News
World’s worst COVID crisis is unfolding in Brazil, where no fix seems to work
More than a year after a spiked virus launched a murderous campaign across the globe, most countries have put the worst behind them, aided by aggressive government policies and vaccines. Not Brazil. The continent-sized nation of 212 million is facing more COVID deaths and cases than ever, its hospitals overflowing, its policy in disarray, its […]
Posted inDesign, Real Estate
How to fight climate change from your backyard
“Many people don’t realize the positive impact they can have by adding plants and trees to their landscape and maintaining a healthy lawn.”
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Get involved in shaping Biddeford’s future with Comprehensive Plan update, city officials urge
Online surveys were to start March 10 and continue through April followed by focus groups.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Maine Catholic churches will increase capacity this month
Bishop Robert Deeley says Catholic churches will allow for 50% capacity at all Masses starting in late March.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Parent committee hopes to help plan for more in-person schooling for Scarborough students
Scarborough schools currently use a hybrid model.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Trump, allies over Jan. 6 riot
The suit is the latest claim against Trump and top allies to assert they had a role in the storming of the Capitol.
Posted inNation & World, News
During the pandemic Americans are still getting hurt, but in different ways
A report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that the pandemic presented different age groups with new dangers.